SW Waterfront

Cantina Marina Opens for the Season at 4pm Today, Dacha Beer Garden Opens Sat. at 12 pm

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_4883
600 Water Street, SW

From Cantina Marina’s facebook page:

“Our new first day of the 2014 season begins on Friday, March 7th at 4:00 p.m.!”

IMG_4884

and from an email:

“We are excited to announce the much anticipated reopening of Shaw’s own Dacha Beer Garden TOMORROW – Saturday, March 8th at 12:00 pm! The forecast predicts 60 degrees, plenty of sunshine, and all the das boot you can handle. Spring has finally arrive and we’re looking forward to kicking off another great season with all our favorite beer drinkers!

dacha_beer_garden
7th and Q Street, NW

What to expect:

– The same great casual set-up, with a few new improvements.

– Our same pack-a-picnic-policy! Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring food, plus expect delicious German snacks in the coming weeks.

– Expanded beer menu, with an added Weihenstephaner on draft, the KORBINIAN, a strong, double bock style beer with a malty aroma. We are now undoubtedly the only place in the tri-state area to serve all but one Weihenstephaner available!

– New drink options, including B Nektar Cherry Mead on tap, plus red and white wine available by the glass AND by the bottle.

– The same friendly faces, plus a few new bartenders ready to serve with a smile!

Come see us this weekend to kick off what’s sure to be a fantastic season. Can’t wait to see you all there.

Prost!
Team Dacha

Dacha Spring 2014 Drink Menu (more…)

Friday Question of the Day – Have you ever been to a DC United Game? Do you think would at a new Stadium?

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_4914
1st and R Street, SW

Last Friday’s question about what should be done with RFK got me thinking about the proposed new DC United stadium at Buzzard Point in SW. There is a nice new website set up called Unite DC explaining the proposal and calling for your support (with a sweet rendering too):

dc_united_rendering_stadium_sw

I’ll say it straight away, I love soccer and would be psyched if this new stadium was built. But I’m also curious – how many soccer fans does DC have? Would a new stadium encourage new fans? Do you think we could fill a 20,000-25,000-seat soccer stadium? So today I’m just curious – how many folks have been to a DC United game? Any regulars? For those who haven’t been, do you think you would go to a game at the new stadium?


For those that do support the stadium, you can add your name here. A couple more shots of how the site looks today:

IMG_4915

IMG_4912

Major Delays on Green Line

By Prince Of Petworth

From @WMATA:

“Green Line: Single tracking btwn L’Enfant & Navy Yard due to a person struck by a train at Waterfront. Expect delays in both directions.

Green Line: Greenbelt trains are bypassing Waterfront & L’Enfant. Transfer to a Branch Av train at Archives for service to these stations.

Green Line: Consider Red Line as alternate btwn Gallery Place & Fort Totten. Person struck by train at Waterfront.”

End of an Era – Channel Inn’s Restaurant and Bar Closing at SW Waterfront March 31st, Hotel Closing End of April

By Prince Of Petworth

IMG_4894
650 Water Street, SW

“Dear PoPville,

I just got word that the Channel Inn will be closing at the end of April. No other details beyond that, but will certainly be the end of an era.”

I called the Channel Inn and they say that they just heard March 31st will be their last day. Their website says:

“Washington’s only waterfront hotel” is a highlight feature of the waterfront with picturesque views of the District’s Gangplank Marina. We are an excellent choice of location and the value for your overnight stay. Within 15 minutes of Washington, D.C. Mall and the entire tourist attraction area that includes such sights as the Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institute, and the National Gallery of Art. A step away from the hotel entrance is the Waterfront Metro Station that travels to all the major areas of the Washington, D.C. business and tourist areas. For the business traveler we are minutes away from the Capitol, NASA, Fort McNair, and the Washington Navy Yard. The Channel Inn has beautifully appointed spacious Washington DC hotel rooms and suites with either Double or Queen beds all complete with balconies for your relaxing pleasure. The Hotel houses the famous Pier 7 Restaurant that is famous with local residents for its fine Seafood and Steak menu. For business or pleasure there is no finer value.

IMG_4896

Get ready for The Wharf.

IMG_4888

Lots more photos of Channel Inn after the jump. (more…)

Missing 13 Year Old, Toni Thompson, Last Seen Jan. 9 in SW

By Prince Of Petworth

missing

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Toni Thompson, who was last seen in the 100 block of Irvington Street, SW, on Thursday, January 9, 2014.

Toni Thompson is described as a 13-year-old black female, 5’2” tall, weighs 100 pounds, and has black hair with braids, brown eyes, and a medium complexion. She was last seen wearing a white ¾-length coat, blue jeans, and green shirt.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Toni Thompson is asked to call the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099, Youth Investigations Division at 202-576-6768, or 911.”

Metro Transit Police Looking for Help to ID person of interest in Indecent Exposure Case at SW Waterfront Station

By Prince Of Petworth

wtrf

From WMATA:

“Metro Transit Police are seeking assistance in identifying the below pictured individual in connection with an indecent exposure that occurred on the Green Line in the area of Waterfront Station on February 13, 2014. On that date, at approximately 3:52 p.m., the below pictured individual allegedly exposed himself to the victim aboard a Greenbelt-bound train.

Anyone who is able to identify the individual pictured above is asked to call Metro Transit Police Detectives at (202) 962-2121 and reference case #2014-07821.

There are no current warrants for the individual pictured below in reference to this case.”

Masala Art Indian Restaurant Opening 2nd Location at SW Waterfront in April

By Prince Of Petworth

masala_art_indian_restaurant
1100 4th Street, SW

“Dear PoPville,

It appears that *finally* a new restaurant is coming to Waterfront, in the DC Government Building retail space at 1100 4th ST SW – it’s in the west building, north-corner spot. Any idea on what it will be?”

This is going to become another location of Masala Art which currently has a location up in Tenleytown (4441 Wisconsin Avenue, NW.) The owner of Masala Art tells me that if construction continues on schedule:

“I am looking to be open in last week of april if all goes well.”

Check out Masala’s menu here.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – SW Waterfront

By Prince Of Petworth

520 N Street Southwest

This rental is located at 520 N Street, Southwest:

sw_waterfront_rental

The listing says:

“Nothing is average. Not the efflorescence infused carrara marble tile that transports you~.Wait you are in southwest. Not the shark edge corian counter top with specks of diamonds nor the walnut in-laid Murphy bed Enjoy exquisite nights on your private patio on the Potomac’s waters edge No not your ordinary studio but an exquisite unique space fully furnished w/indoor pool, parking, metro & dining”

You can see more photos here.

This studio is going for $1,775/Mo.

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – SW Waterfront

By Prince Of Petworth

800 4th Street Southwest

This rental is located at 800 4th Street, Southwest:

popville_rental

The listing says:

“Like-new modern 1-bedroom offering hardwood floors, living room with large balcony & view of Capitol dome, full bedroom, and a walk-in closet. Building provides 24hr desk, gym, swimming pool, business center and is located a block from Waterfront Metro and Safeway and within walking distance of all sorts of D.C. attractions. All utilities included – available immediately.”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,845/Mo.

View More Stories